Founded in 1992, ALSO Youth empowers LGBTQ+ youth ages 10 to 24 and their families by providing safe, affirming spaces where they can connect, grow, and thrive. Serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties, ALSO Youth offers free mental health counseling, peer support groups, leadership development, life-skills programming, scholarships, outreach, and community-building opportunities that foster resilience, belonging, and well-being.